Dimerization of G-protein-coupled receptors: roles in signal transduction

M Bai - Cellular signalling, 2004 - Elsevier
Recently, many G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) have been demonstrated to form
constitutive dimers consisting of identical or distinct monomeric subunits. The discovery of …

Heterodimerization of G-protein-coupled receptors: pharmacology, signaling and trafficking

LA Devi - Trends in pharmacological sciences, 2001 - cell.com
Although classical models predict that G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) function as
monomers, several recent studies acknowledge that GPCRs exist as dimeric or oligomeric …

Heterodimerization of g protein-coupled receptors: specificity and functional significance

SC Prinster, C Hague, RA Hall - Pharmacological reviews, 2005 - ASPET
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are cell surface receptors that mediate physiological
responses to a diverse array of stimuli. GPCRs have traditionally been thought to act as …

Roles of G‐protein‐coupled receptor dimerization: From ontogeny to signalling regulation

S Terrillon, M Bouvier - EMBO reports, 2004 - embopress.org
The classical idea that G‐protein‐coupled receptors (GPCRs) function as monomeric
entities has been unsettled by the emerging concept of GPCR dimerization. Recent findings …

G-protein-coupled receptor dimerization: modulation of receptor function

CD Rios, BA Jordan, I Gomes, LA Devi - Pharmacology & therapeutics, 2001 - Elsevier
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) comprise the largest family of transmembrane
receptors in the human genome that respond to a plethora of signals, including …

The impact of G‐protein‐coupled receptor hetero‐oligomerization on function and pharmacology

R Maggio, F Novi, M Scarselli, GU Corsini - The FEBS journal, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Although highly controversial just a few years ago, the idea that G‐protein‐coupled
receptors (GPCRs) may undergo homo‐oligomerization or hetero‐oligomerization has …

G protein-coupled receptor dimers: functional consequences, disease states and drug targets

MB Dalrymple, KDG Pfleger, KA Eidne - Pharmacology & therapeutics, 2008 - Elsevier
With an ever-expanding need for reliable therapeutic agents that are highly effective and
exhibit minimal deleterious side effects, a greater understanding of the mechanisms …

Heterodimerization and surface localization of G protein coupled receptors

KP Minneman - Biochemical pharmacology, 2007 - Elsevier
G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are one of the largest human gene families, and are
targets for many important therapeutic drugs. Over the last few years, there has been a major …

The role of GPCR dimerisation/oligomerisation in receptor signalling

G Milligan, M Canals, JD Pediani, J Ellis… - … From Deorphanization to …, 2007 - Springer
A wide range of techniques have been employed to examine the quaternary structure of G-
protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Although it is well established that homo-dimerisation is …

Asymmetry of GPCR oligomers supports their functional relevance

P Maurice, M Kamal, R Jockers - Trends in pharmacological sciences, 2011 - cell.com
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) can exist as dimers or as larger oligomeric clusters
that enable intercommunication between different receptor protomers within the same …